Coleus is probably one of the easiest plants to grow and propagate. So, if you are not blessed with a green thumb but are interested to start with your own mini-garden at home, then this plant is for YOU! Commonly known as “Mayana” in the Philippines, this vibrant, lush, fast-growing, and fascinating plant comes in hundreds of unknown varieties. It has fallen in and out of the trend over the past couple of centuries - thanks to those Plantitos and Plantitas who are bored at home from this year-long lockdown, for making this member of the mint family more popular again than ever. This plant is very versatile that in can live indoor or outdoor. However, if you want your Mayana to grow and produce healthy and vibrant foliage, it is still best to place it under direct sunlight during the morning and in the afternoon. Basic Tips to Take Care of Your Mayana Sun Varieties of Mayana with darker leaves tend to tolerate more sun, compared to those with lighter foliage that requires a ...
If you are looking for a small and vibrant type of plant for your garden, then Dwarf Sunflower is for you. This cute miniature version of a full-size sunflower will surely catch your attention when you see it. Even though it is native in North American countries, you can still grow one for yourself in a humid type of weather here in the Philippines – but it may require a lot of attention and effort to take care of. Ideally, Dwarf Sunflower - like its giant counterpart - is well-suited to grow outside with direct sunlight. If you want to consider making it an indoor plant, you must make extra efforts to always make sure that it still gets enough sunlight that it needs to grow healthy. Also, don’t get too attached to this plant as they are also being considered as an annual plant – they die after they blooms. Below are some few tips on how to take care of your Dwarf Sunflower Sun Dwarf Sunflower thrives with full sun – I guess that is why it’s named “Sunflower”. It needs at least 6 hours...